Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 17, 2025

Below is a table for each race of the day. The table is ordered by our algorythmically calculated expected order of finish. Our program takes into account past performances, workout times, speed ratings, recency, and breeder/jockey data amoung other data points.

Using the “Expected” column, the lower number is better. When there is a clear lowest value, we like that horse best to win. In situations where many horses share low numbers, we like those horses equally well. If no horse is under 3, the results are less clear to us and bettors should examine the race more closely.

Using the “Value” column, we present the minimum payout we would recommend betting the particular horse. Look for higher-paying odds than those listed if you like that horse.

Scratches are notated and will be updated as available.

RACE NUMBER 1 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Peace Dog 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 You Vee Cee 4.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Holding Pattern 4.50 3 6-1
1 1 Campisi 8.00 3 6-1
9 9 Colonel Barton 5.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Reef’s Destiny 15.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Chupapi Munyayo 6.00 5.5 10-1
11 11 Amazing Success 10.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Macho Ronnie 20.00 6.1 12-1
10 10 Stomping Hotrod 30.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Mansoura 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Brother Tony 0 0-1
1 1 Elko County 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Brother Tony 2.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 Spurgeon 15.00 3 6-1
5 5 Bolt’s Treasure 6.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Tell ‘Em I’m Comin 30.00 4.5 9-1
9 9 Caldera 10.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Can’t Stop Willis 20.00 5 9-1
7 7 Darrow 1.60 SCRATCH
6 6 Wise Decision 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Dream Princess 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Guana Cay 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Royal Blush 15.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Mo Sense 3.50 3 6-1
2 2 Lady Mercedes 4.50 3.4 6-1
9 9 Undecoded 15.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Butterfly Queen 5.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Marina’s Gold 12.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Adiva 20.00 4.9 9-1
11 11 Catherine Blaze 15.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Clearly Creeps 30.00 6.3 12-1
12 12 Courtney Fay 30.00 7.6 14-1
13 13 Right Trappe 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Just Like Magic 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Sweet Music Man 0 0-1
6 6 Real Blues 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Staygoldponyboy 2.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Rev’s Tomb 20.00 2 4-1
3 3 Computing Champ 15.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Chick Command 10.00 2.9 6-1
7 7 Work Boots 30.00 3.7 7-1
11 11 Chasin’ Chaffin 20.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Malachi 30.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Big Bourbon River 10.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Sweet Music Man 5.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 G. Erik 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Stiglets 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Kevin’s Strike 10.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Tom Cat Tuesday 10.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Primo Canary 12.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Frack Baby 4.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Landing Craft 20.00 4.5 8-1
12 12 Fountain Lake 30.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Sprint Out Pass 20.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Gateskeeper 2.00 5.5 10-1
11 11 Tango Mike Mike 4.50 5.9 11-1
3 3 Tactical Man 30.00 10.3 20-1
14 14 Magic Mover 3.50 SCRATCH
9 9 Unionista 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 First Division 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Fireball Birdie 15.00 1 2-1
12 12 Ben Franklin 3.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Rabbit Hound 12.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Luna Vieja 6.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Ben Dreaming 15.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Free Again 20.00 4.4 8-1
11 11 Cashmeup 8.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 J T’s Imagination 3.50 6.8 13-1
9 9 Rebelious 12.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Ice Express 30.00 8.8 17-1
2 2 Cawkab 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Count Dracula 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Lemon Muffin 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Miss Hebrides 8.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Irina’s Charm 15.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Standoutsensation 1.80 2.3 4-1
4 4 Viable 5.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Angel of Faith 20.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Mo Shiro 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Midsummer March 4.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Sensible Choice 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Good Like Magic 4.50 1 2-1
9 9 Dr. Soulfire 3.00 3.7 7-1
12 12 Seas of Normandy 8.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Stand Proud 12.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Frost Alert 3.50 6.3 12-1
5 5 Euclid Avenue 15.00 7.4 14-1
2 2 Corredor 10.00 7.5 14-1
11 11 Veracruzin 4.00 7.6 14-1
8 8 Star Nation 30.00 7.8 15-1
10 10 Mystifier 20.00 8.4 16-1
1 1 Gold Baron 30.00 8.7 16-1
7 7 Fetchs Brahm 50.00 10.7 20-1
13 13 Canadian Game 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Nepal Up 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Speed Bias 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Dimatic 2.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Pats Property 15.00 3 6-1
2 2 Classic Car Wash 8.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Hero Status 4.50 3.2 6-1
4 4 Denington 6.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Arro Smash 8.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Winnemac Avenue 8.00 4.5 9-1
10 10 Myra’s Boy 20.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Logical Myth 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bettys Cash 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Atta Party 15.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 One Ten Stadium 2.00 2.8 5-1
12 12 King Peanut 6.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Blame J D 8.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Table Money 15.00 6.1 12-1
10 10 Al’s Romeo 10.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Miri a Coincidence 12.00 7.9 15-1
11 11 Choctaw Zip 10.00 8.2 15-1
1 1 Bellamys Roan 30.00 9.6 18-1
9 9 I’m an Oak 20.00 10.8 20-1
7 7 Blessed Vision 20.00 12 23-1

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late scratches and other changes – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.